Livestream: J.H. Roman – The Father of Swedish Music

The father of Swedish music Johan Helmich Roman’s work is in focus at this Ringing Academy, presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. Legendary conductor Ton Koopman talks to conductor Olof Boman and Eva Helenius, the author of an upcoming biography on Roman.

Follow the evening at Kungl. Musikaliska akademiens Youtube-kanal or Kungl. Musikaliska akademiens Facebook-sida

Numerous resonant examples will be included, alongside a discussion of the period surrounding Roman’s music and how it has sounded throughout the centuries.

In addition, information will be presented on the Royal Swedish Academy of Music’s major initiative to make all of Roman’s music available within the framework of Levande Musikarv (Swedish Musical Heritage).

This Ringing Academy is part of the celebration of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music’s 250-year anniversary. Read more about the festivities under way throughout the anniversary year here (opens in a new window)

In cooperation with Kungliga Musikaliska Akademien (opens in a new window)